Ergonomics

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How can we create a better day at work?

Better at work

> We let our basic values permeate everything we do

> Look after the whole person and his environment

> Offer complete solutions with ergonomics in focus

healthieremployees

complete solutions

economy

competency

quality

environment

ergonomics

design

innovation

variedwork postures

better communication

option for individual settings

increased efficiency all day

reduced absense due to illnessattract and retain employees

happier employees

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Basic outlook

> Ergonomics are an interplay between people and environment

> The environment is physical as well as social

> Everything is interconnected; from sitting position to organisation

Body and mind in harmony

Physical ergonomics

Health promotion

Psychosocial ergonomics

Organisational ergonomics

An ergonomic workplace is good.

A holistic

perspective is better.

Ergonomics are economics

Remedy is good.

Prevention is better.

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Good ergonomics are good economics

> Clear connection betwen ergonomic measures and efficiency

> Lower costs for reporting in sick, rehabilitation and staff turnover

> Both man and machine require maintenance

Room planning

Ergonomics start with good planning

> Room planning is about creating advantages, regardless of room size

> Takes into account all parameters; furniture, material, sound, light and workflows

> Visualizes realistic images in the planning stage through Configura

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Room planning is good.

Creating a dynamic office is better.

> Designing the office as if we all looked the same is costly in the long run

> Height, weight, age and sex are decisive factors

> Important to consider the individual’s work task

The workplace

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Is your workplace adjusted to you?

Ergonomicproducts are good.

The right combinationis better.

The desk chair

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Sitting is about moving

> The body should control the chair, not the other way around

> Controls should be easy to set and adjust

> Avoid sitting still for too long

Sitting correctly is good.

Varying your position is better.

You have to stand up to have the energy to sit down

The work table

> Working in a standing position from time to time is good for the body

> A vertically adjustable table can be used by many

> Standing meetings are often effective meetings

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A perfect desk height is good.

Freedom to vary is better.

Have you heard of ergonomic storage?

Utsläpp

> Details, such as horizontal roller shutters, can determine the ergonomics of storage furniture

> Placement of storage furniture can make people get up and move

> Storage can act as sound absorption, room divider and meeting furniture

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Storage

Functional storage is good.

Multi-functional storage is better.

Fit for purpose

Leverans

> A good physique prevents injuries but does not avoid them

> Work equipment should be individually adjustable

> Small details are decisive for the whole

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Work with monitors

Technology is good.

Adapting technology to your

needs is better.

The right light in the right place

Light

> Light has a great impact on people’s ability to perform

> A 40-year old needs twice the light of a 20-year old

> Ergonomic light should be flexible (and beautiful)

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Functional light is good.

Stimulating light is better.

Have you listened to your sound landscape lately?

Återanvändning

> Unwanted sound and noise affect the ability to perform

> Noise can cause concentration difficulties as well as neck and shoulder pain

> With the right interior design, the risk of noise can be minimized

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Acoustics

CONFIDENTIAL DISCUSSIONS

AFTERWORK

COFFEE BREAK

CREATIVEWORKSHOP

FOCUSED DESK WORK

Less noise is good.The right atmosphere

is better.

Ergonomics are good for the soul

Psychosocial factors

> The common areas of the office are important for well-being and performance

> Thought-out and pleasant interior design attracts staff

> Creative workplaces are workplaces where all senses are stimulated

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A healthy body is good.

Body and soul in balance is better.

We’re only human

Future challenges

> Changing ways of working put new requirements on the office

> New technology influences the design of furniture and environment

> Kinnarps is following the development in all relevant areas

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Influencing in the future is good.

Influencing the future is better.

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Ergonomics is not something you learn in one day

Milestones

> Kinnarps has always worked with user-friendly solutions

> Long experience is the basis for all development

> We cooperate with ergonomists in our projects

1963 Ero-chair 1975 Desk chair 510 1987 Vip Matic function1997 Compact work

station, Zapp

1993 Free Floatin 6000.

1977 Data terminal desk

1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 20051965

1989 Furniture series Decade

1991 MSG

1998 Cooperation with Luxo

2001 New gel-mtrl

in armrests

2005 Free Float and Synchrone in 9000

Everyday ergonomics at Kinnarps

Practicing what we preach

> We try to practice what we preach

> Focus on both the physical and mental work environment

> Offer opportunities for leisure activities for our employees

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